Jerry Jones: Zack Martin, Aaron Donald, Anthony Barr and Ryan Shazier had the same grade on the Cowboys' board

Landing a defensive player like UCLA DE Anthony Barr, Pittsburgh DT Aaron Donald or Ohio State LB Ryan Shazier would've addressed a glaring need for the Dallas Cowboys. After all, they were the NFL's worst defensive unit in 2013.

But all three of those players were already off the board when the Cowboys were on the clock Thursday night. According to Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, they chose a player that was graded the same as those three, Notre Dame offensive tackle Zack Martin.

"All of those guys were right there with the same grade," Jones said, referring to Martin, Barr, Donald and Shazier.

Sorry Johnny Manziel fans, but it doesn't sound like the Texas A&M quarterback was even in the discussion.

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